Onkyo CR-445 - Manual (Page 11)

Disc Notes
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Precautions for Playback
Compact discs (CDs) with the following logo on the
label surface can be used.
Do not use discs designed for purposes other than
audio, such as CD-ROMs for PC use. Abnormal
noise could damage the speakers or amplifier.
* This CD receiver supports CD-R and CD-RW
discs.
Note that some discs may not playback because
of the disc characteristics, scratches,
contamination or the recording state. A disc
recorded with an audio CD record will not
playback unless it is finalized.
Never use discs which have a special shape (such as
hearts or octagons). These types of discs could jam
and damage the CD receiver.
CD Playback with Copy-control Function
Some audio CDs with copy-control function do not
comply with official CD standards. These are special
discs and cannot be played with this CD receiver.
Playback of MP3 and WMA Discs
MP3 and WMA files recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW
can be played with this CD receiver.
• Use discs which have been recorded following the
ISO 9660 Level 2 file system. (The supported
directory depth is eight levels, the same as ISO
9660 Level 1)
Discs recorded with the hierarchical file system
(HFS) cannot be played.
• Up to 99 folders (including the root folder), and up
to 499 folders (including root) and files can be
recognized and played.
• Always close the disc tray.
Notes:
• A disc recorded with a recorder or personal
computer may not play in some cases. (Cause:
Disc’s characteristics, damaged or dirty disc, dirt
on player’s lens, dew condensation, etc.)
• A disc recorded on a personal computer may not
play because of the application settings or
environment. Record the disc with the proper
format. (Contact the application maker for
details.)
• A disc with insufficient storage capacity may not
playback properly.
Playback of MP3 Discs
• Only MP3 files with the extension “.MP3” or “.
mp3” are supported.
• This CD receiver supports files recorded in MPEG
1 Audio Layer 3 (32-320kbps), with the sampling
rate of 32/44.1/48kHz.
• Variable bitrates (VBR) between 32kbps and
320kbps are supported. The time information
during VBR playback may not display correctly.
Playback of WMA Discs
• WMA stands for “Windows Media ® Audio”, an
audio compression technology developed by
Microsoft Corporation USA.
• Only WMA files with the extension “.WMA” or
“.wma” are supported.
• Encode the WMA file with an application
approved by Microsoft Corporation USA. The file
may not playback correct if encoded with an
unapproved application.
• Variable bitrates (VBR) between 64kbps and
160kbps (32/44.1/48kHz) are supported. The time
information during VBR playback may not display
correctly.
• Copyright-protected WMA files cannot be played
back.
• WMA Pro, Lossless and Voice are not supported.
* Windows Media is a registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or in other countries.
Handling Discs
Hold discs by the edge, or by the center hold and
edge. Avoid touching the playback surface (surface
with nothing printed on it).
Do not attach paper or stickers, or write on the
playback or label surface of the disc. Take care not to
scratch or damage the disc.
Label surface
(printed surface)
Playback surface
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